Norway names 7 skiers to Soelden roster
The Norwegian Ski Federation named seven athletes to race at the World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria, including veterans and newcomers alike. Aksel Lund Svindal was expected to start prior to his serious injury sustained in the week before the race, but his absence will not change the starting list for the Norwegian team.
Marcus Monsen looks to add to his two World Cup starts from last season. He made his debut in St. Moritz where he finished in the points in 26th. Rasmus Windingstad will also start in his career third World Cup race, through he has yet to score on the grand stage.
Veteran Kjetil Jansrud has twice cracked the top 10 in Soelden, both in 2009 and 2011. On the women’s side, Nina Loeseth finished inside the top 30 last year with a 26th-place result at the season opener.
Soelden starters for Norway:
- Marcus Monsen
- Rasmus Windingstad
- Kjetil Jansrud
- Leif Kristian Haugen
- Henrik Kristoffersen
- Ragnhild Mowinckel
- Nina Loeseth